After more than a decade of trading, Poundland’s Greenford store at Westway Cross Shopping Park has closed, with the landlord repossessing the premises during the beleaguered retailer’s restructuring.
A forfeiture notice dated 15 August 2025 was placed on the store’s front door, confirming that the lease – originally signed in October 2014 between Royal London (CIS) Limited and Poundland Limited – had been terminated by the landlord. The notice stated that a restructuring plan, submitted by Poundland in the High Court, triggered the landlord’s right to re-enter the property and take possession.
The Greenford store – sandwiched between Card Factory and Specsavers – has now been gutted inside, while outside its large hoardings have been removed. Other Poundland stores in the borough, including those at Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre and The Oaks in Acton, remain open.
This closure coincides with major upheaval at Poundland. Earlier this year, Pepco Group sold the ailing retailer to Gordon Brothers for a nominal sum, understood to be around £1, as part of a turnaround strategy. Gordon Brothers has pledged up to £80 million in financing and aims to reduce the store network from approximately 800 locations to between 650–700.
Under this restructuring plan, Poundland has announced the closure of 68 stores, with further reductions expected. The changes also include shutting its online shopping site, closing two distribution centres and improving its product range.
A Poundland spokesperson told EALING.NEWS: “I’m told some weeks ago the landlord took possession of the property without giving them any notice. Sadly, that meant they were unable to access the premises and therefore keep the store open.”
The spokesperson added: “They’re as disappointed as customers that this has resulted in the store closing.”
